Publications by authors named "Aanchal Banka"
The aim of the study was to review and determine whether guided endodontic treatment or conventional technique is a better treatment alternative for patients with calcific metamorphosis. The review was done according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases were searched from 2000 to December 2022 for studies reporting the treatment of calcific metamorphosis through guided endodontic treatment or conventional technique.
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- Local anesthesia can cause anxiety and pain in children during dental procedures, making it important to find ways to reduce discomfort.
- A study involving 30 children aged 6 to 10 compared a vibrating device to traditional techniques to see which was more effective in alleviating pain during local anesthesia administration.
- Results showed that using the vibrating device significantly decreased pain and discomfort, as measured by the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale and the FLACC scale.
This case report explores the application of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) as an autologous biomaterial in the surgical management of a periapical cyst in an 18-year-old female patient. The patient presented with pain, discoloration, and swelling in the maxillary left central incisor region, indicative of an asymptomatic periapical lesion associated with a history of trauma. Despite initial endodontic treatment with calcium hydroxide, the lesion persisted, necessitating surgical intervention.
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- * A total of 100 root dentin samples were treated with different combinations of ICMs, including Aloe vera and curcumin, both alone and with chitosan, over a 14-day period.
- * The results indicated that while Aloe vera and curcumin alone did not significantly alter microhardness, the combination with chitosan resulted in a notable decrease in hardness, raising concerns about their use in dental treatments.
The reason to use post is to retain the core that holds the definitive prosthesis. The maxillary central incisor always poses a challenge during reconstruction using the post and core system. Dentapreg PINPost, a pre-cured flexible post made of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC), has many advantages over metallic posts and fiber posts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Review on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and its Application in Dentistry.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
February 2024
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), which has benefits over traditional radiography in this age of cutting-edge technology, has become increasingly popular in oral radiology. The utilization of CBCT is experiencing significant growth in several dental specialties, mainly for diagnostic purposes and treatment planning. Image acquisition and 3D imaging have helped the clinical use of cone-beam technology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: The aim was the study was to evaluate and compare the mechanical properties of ACTIVA Bioactive Base/Liner (ABBL) enhanced with phytosynthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nTiO) and nano-curcumin (nCur).
Methodology: Thirty samples each of ABBL (Group 1), ABBL + nTiO (Group 2), and ABBL + nCur (Group 3) were prepared for testing the compressive strength (CS) and flexural strength (FS). Forty-five cylinders (15 per group) (6 mm × 4 mm) were fabricated for CS and 45 for three-point bending FS measurements (22 mm × 2 mm × 2 mm).